Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Abas Apaak has expressed gratitude to mourners following the burial of his late father, Pastor John Azundem Apaak, in Bolgatanga.
The appreciation was contained in a Facebook post on Sunday by Dr Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister of Education, who signed an earlier family statement announcing the death on behalf of the Apaak family.
In the message shared after the burial, Dr Apaak thanked sympathisers for standing with the family during the funeral rites, noting the depth of support received.
“Thank you for joining us to mourn our late father, Pastor John Azundem Apaak. We appreciate your time, support, assistance and prayers,” the post read.
Scores of mourners thronged the GNAT Hall in Bolgatanga as funeral rites for the late pastor progressed, with family members receiving condolences from across the Upper East Region and beyond.
The steady flow of mourners reflected the wide influence of the late Apaak’s pastoral work and community presence.
Mr John Azundem Apaak, affectionately called Baba, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital, aged 81.
His death occurred shortly after he marked his 81st birthday on October 25.
In announcing the passing, the family described the late Apaak as a “man of faith” who devoted his life to Christian service as a pastor of the Deeper Life Church in Bolgatanga.
The statement noted that church authorities were formally informed following his death.
“It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our beloved father… He passed on to glory earlier today,” the family said at the time, expressing appreciation for a life dedicated to faith and service.
The funeral drew a broad mix of mourners, including clergy, traditional leaders, community figures, government officials and Members of Parliament, many of whom visited the grounds to console Dr Apaak and his family.
Prominent religious leaders were also present, offering prayers and words of encouragement in recognition of the late pastor’s years of ministry and mentorship within the Christian community.
In an appeal to the public, the family requested continued prayers for the immediate family, especially the late Apaak’s wife, their children and grandchildren. “We ask that you remember his wife, our 76-year-old mother, his grandchildren, and the five of us… in prayer,” the statement said, adding, “We are grateful for his life. Rest in peace, Baba.”
As mourners continued to gather, tributes consistently highlighted humility, devotion to the church and a lasting commitment to nurturing faith in Bolgatanga.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
